As she recuperates from abdominal surgery, the Princess of Wales has a trusted inner circle that she can rely on for help and support
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ROYAL RECOVERY
While she continues to take time out of the spotlight, the Princess of Wales showed last week that she is well on the road to recovery from major abdominal surgery, as she joined her family for a half-term break at Anmer Hall in Norfolk.
The Waleses’ trip will have been slightly different and less action-packed than usual as Kate focuses on getting her strength back. And as she considers the prospect of Prince William returning to his royal duties with a busy series of engagements in King Charles’ absence, she could be forgiven for feeling anxious.
At this stressful time, it’s crucial that Kate surrounds herself with people she can rely on as she works towards her re-emergence into the spotlight. Thankfully, her closest friends have formed a strong circle of trust around her as speculation surrounding her health and recovery continues. These are the women who Kate can always rely on to keep her secrets and help her deal with any worries she may have ahead of her scheduled return to public life at Easter.
Loyal friends, including Emilia Jardine-Paterson, Sophie Snuggs, Lady Laura Meade and Natasha Archer will no doubt be there to lend practical and emotional support, showing they are among the women in Kate’s life who are helping her through this difficult time.
Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond tells OK!, “I’m sure these old friends would know exactly how to keep Kate’s spirits up after such major surgery. They have probably pampered her with fabulous gifts of luxurious spa products and hampers of delicious goodies to tempt her taste buds. They know what she might like to watch on TV or to read, and may have been sending recommendations and encouraging her to rest and take the time out she needs.”
Their friendship is all the more important, says royal expert Duncan Larcombe, as “being in the royal family is a lonely place and Kate’s got very few people now, especially after the Queen’s death, who she can go to and confide in. Think back to when Diana and Fergie were always giggling and would help each other let off steam… Kate hasn’t got that.
“The fact that things didn’t work out with Meghan was a real blow because Prince Harry’s bride would have been another person stuck in the same situation.”
